Seurat Art Projects for Kids: The students discover the style of pointillism through the work of French artist, Georges Seurat. They will create their own “pointillism” masterpieces while learning and applying color theory.

Henri Matisse Paintings (French artist, The Spaniard 1928

Henri Matisse - His bold use of color and shape in his paper cutouts expose the children to a new medium and style of art. In their classrooms, the children create masterpiece cutouts of their own using a sea motif.

"On the Stairs" by French artist Monique Valdeneige

Auguste Renoir I selected this portrait for the expression on his face. His eyes are very soulful. Renoir is wearing his coat and hat -- this portrait seems very proper and speaks of etiquette from a bygone era.

53 Paintings by Famous Artists

28 April 1928 – 6 June was a French artist considered an important figure in post-war European art. He is the leading member of the French artistic movement of Nouveau réalisme founded in 1960 by art critic Pierre Restany.